Summary

All U.S. students study natural science to prepare for college -- and a knowledge of biology can help people better understand recent advances in biotechnology, the theory of evolution, an their own plain-English explanations and practical examples, and is filled with tips for remembering scientific jargon like mitosis, meiosis, and photosynthesis.

Author Bio

Siegried, Donna Rae :

Donna Rae Siegried has written about pharmaceutical and medical topics for 15 years in publications including Prevention, Runner's World, Men's Health, and Organic Gardening. She has taught anatomy and physiology at the college level.

Table of Contents

Introduction. About This Book. Conventions Used in This Book. What You're Not to Read. Foolish Assumptions. How This Book Is Organized. Icons Used in This Book. Where to Go from Here.

PART I: Biology Basics: Organizing Life.

Chapter 1: Just How Life Is Studied. Chapter 2: The Fundamental Units of Life: Cells. Chapter 3: A (Very) Quick Review of Basic Chemistry. Chapter 4: Macromolecules (The Big Ones).

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All U.S. students study natural science to prepare for college -- and a knowledge of biology can help people better understand recent advances in biotechnology, the theory of evolution, an their own plain-English explanations and practical examples, and is filled with tips for remembering scientific jargon like mitosis, meiosis, and photosynthesis.

Donna Rae Siegried has written about pharmaceutical and medical topics for 15 years in publications including Prevention, Runner's World, Men's Health, and Organic Gardening. She has taught anatomy and physiology at the college level.

Summary

All U.S. students study natural science to prepare for college -- and a knowledge of biology can help people better understand recent advances in biotechnology, the theory of evolution, an their own plain-English explanations and practical examples, and is filled with tips for remembering scientific jargon like mitosis, meiosis, and photosynthesis.

Author Bio

Siegried, Donna Rae :

Donna Rae Siegried has written about pharmaceutical and medical topics for 15 years in publications including Prevention, Runner's World, Men's Health, and Organic Gardening. She has taught anatomy and physiology at the college level.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction. About This Book. Conventions Used in This Book. What You're Not to Read. Foolish Assumptions. How This Book Is Organized. Icons Used in This Book. Where to Go from Here.

PART I: Biology Basics: Organizing Life.

Chapter 1: Just How Life Is Studied. Chapter 2: The Fundamental Units of Life: Cells. Chapter 3: A (Very) Quick Review of Basic Chemistry. Chapter 4: Macromolecules (The Big Ones).